Indigent Defense
Lawrence S. Goldman
November 2002
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2003 marks the 40th anniversary of Gideon v. Wainwright
Nearly 40 years ago, the United States Supreme Court held that “any person haled into court, who is too poor to hire a lawyer, cannot be assured a fair trial unless counsel is provide

In addition to fire, medical and rescue personnel, the term "first responders" should apply to criminal defense attorneys. The danger defense attorneys face comes from the anger and resentment of the public at large.